BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
This BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree at Robert Gordon University will enable you to be involved in the design, construction and operation of machines, structures and industrial plant for a wide range of industries, across the world. You'll constantly strive to produce safer, durable, cheaper, useful and more efficient machines and systems to benefit society and change tomorrow.
Key highlights
- Covers design, construction and operation of machines, structures and industrial plant
- Prepares you for mechanical engineering roles across a wide range of industries
- Focuses on safer, more durable, cheaper and more efficient machines and systems
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBCC — to include to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technologica
- GCSE: 5/C or above — to include English
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — plus
- Scottish Highers: CCCC — to include to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technologica; minimum (widening access) offer
- HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3 subject to meeting requirements
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,940
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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